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Oak Ridge City Council unanimously opposes redistricting that would move Anderson and Roane counties out of 3rd District
Summary
At a special session, the Oak Ridge City Council adopted a unanimous resolution opposing any Tennessee congressional redistricting plan that would remove Anderson and Roane counties from the 3rd Congressional District, citing risks to federal partnerships and ongoing multi-billion-dollar investments.
The Oak Ridge City Council on Wednesday adopted a unanimous resolution opposing any Tennessee congressional redistricting plan that would remove Anderson County and Roane County from the 3rd Congressional District.
Mayor Gooch opened a special session and asked the clerk to read the resolution, which the council moved to approve and then approved on a roll-call vote. The clerk announced the vote was unanimous.
Council members said the action was driven by concern that changing district lines now could disrupt established relationships with federal agencies and jeopardize large, ongoing investments tied to Oak Ridge’s DOE facilities. Mayor Gooch said…
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